SHOUT OUT LA Speaks to CALAFIA Home Design Founder Elizabeth Sims

about art, design, family, and what inspires her most

When Shout Out LA recently reached out for a sit-down with our Founder and Principal Designer, she shared a story that is a testament to the power of determination and creativity.

In this exclusive interview, Elizabeth opens up about her remarkable journey, from the initial spark of passion to the thriving studio that exists today. She dives into her extensive background in art and how it drives her design work, and describes her father and grandfather’s small family business, and how it taught her the work ethic and respect for relationships that guides her business ethos. She also describes the origins of CALAFIA Home Design’s name, how it is connected to California, and why the golden state’s diversity echoes the beauty of her own family.

Elizabeth even outlines her ideal Bay Area weekend itinerary, providing a roadmap to all the local inspiration that keeps her creative practice rooted in this wonderful place. So, whether you’re looking for weekend ideas or insight into crafting an enterprise out of your own passions, read on here.